Obama pleads for patience over Iran nuclear programme

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President Obama pleaded yesterday for patience for a few more months in
developing a response to the threat posed by Iran’s nuclear weapons
programme.

Facing an audience of 13,000 pro-Israeli Americans, Mr Obama said that there
was too much “loose talk of war” and urged more time for international
sanctions to bite in Iran. “Now is the time to let our increased pressure
sink in, “ he said.

However, lest his words should be misunderstood by the regime in Tehran, Mr
Obama said that he would not hesitate to use force to protect the US, and
told his audience that Iran

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President Obama told the American Israel Public Affairs Committee there was too much "loose talk" of war

March 5 2012 AP

President Obama told the American Israel Public Affairs Committee there was too much "loose talk" of war